Krenak

A language of Brazil

ISO 639: kqq
Alternate Names: Aimorés, Borun, Botocudo, Botocudos, Crenac, Crenaque, Krenac, Krenak-Nakrehé, Nakrehé
Population: 10 (Moore 2006). Ethnic population: 200 (Crevels 2012).
Location:: Minas Gerais state: between Conselheiro Pena and Resplendor towns; São Paulo state: small enclave; Doce river east bank.
Language Status: 8a (Moribund).
Classification: Botocudoan
Typology: 22 consonants, including 4 voiceless nasals, and 13 vowels, including 5 nasal vowels.
Language Use: Shifted to Portuguese [por].
Other Comments: Christian, traditional religion.

Location: Minas Gerais state: between Conselheiro Pena and Resplendor towns; São Paulo state: small enclave; Doce river east bank.